HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- American School of Bombay
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹23.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Mumbai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 45+ years.
Job description
Overview
American School of Bombay in Mumbai, Maharashtra is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. American School of Bombay in Mumbai, Maharashtra operates as a senior secondary school, established 1981, — a IB-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.6 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with American School of Bombay. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a IB BOARD HOD Humanities job?
A IB BOARD-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Mumbai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Mumbai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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Key facts about American School of Bombay
- Founded
- 1981
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
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